Is it worth getting bunion surgery?
In general, surgery for bunions is only recommended when pain from the bunion prevents a patient from wearing normal shoes and performing their normal daily activities. If your bunions only hurt when you are wearing pointy toed, high heeled shoes; surgery is not your best option.
How long are you off work for bunion surgery?
Most people who have bunion surgery recover well and can resume their usual activities in six to 12 weeks.
How painful is bunion surgery recovery?
You will have pain and swelling that slowly improves in the 6 weeks after surgery. You may have some minor pain and swelling that lasts as long as 6 months to a year. After surgery, you will need to wear a cast or a special type of shoe to protect your toe and to keep it in the right position for at least 3 to 6 weeks.
Are you put to sleep for bunion surgery?
Most bunion surgery is performed under ankle block anesthesia, in which your foot is numb, but you are awake. Occasionally, general or spinal anesthesia is used.
Are bunion surgeries worth it?
The only permanent cure for a bunion is surgically removing it. Bunion surgery is worth it for those who want to ease pain and resume their ability to do things like walk barefoot, play sports, and wear their favorite shoes again.
What age should you get bunion surgery?
You can be operated on at any age but 35-45 is still best with lower risks and greater optimism for success. The reason 'young' is not so good is that reoccurrence is higher than 35 upwards. However, the joint has less cartilage damage at a younger age and if left this could deteriorate.
What happens if you don’t remove bunions?
If left untreated, a bunion can cause arthritis, especially if the joint in the big toe has sustained extensive, long-term damage. Bunions may cause the cartilage in the joint to deteriorate. While bunions can be remedied through surgery, arthritis and the possibility of chronic pain are not curable.
How painful is bunion surgery?
Is bunion surgery painful? No, the surgery itself isn't painful. A local anesthetic will be used to numb your foot so you don't feel pain. You will also be given a sedative to help make you more comfortable.
How long do I need to be off work after bunion surgery?
Most people who have bunion surgery recover well and can resume their usual activities in six to 12 weeks.
How many weeks after bunion surgery can you walk?
After the Bunionplasty® procedure, many of his patients are walking immediately in a surgical sandal, wearing sneakers and walking comfortably after six weeks, and back to their favorite activities and shoes after two months.
How long does a bunion surgery take?
Your surgeon places stitches and bandages on your toe to help the area heal properly. The whole process can take anywhere from 45 min to 3 hours depending on the severity of the bunion and what needs to be performed to correct it.
What does the pain feel like after bunion surgery?
Many patients have pain under the second and third toes at the ball of the foot after a bunion surgery. This pain is usually with activity and can be burning, aching or throbbing. Sometimes there is swelling there as well.
How painful are bunion surgeries?
Is bunion surgery painful? No, the surgery itself isn't painful. A local anesthetic will be used to numb your foot so you don't feel pain. You will also be given a sedative to help make you more comfortable.
How long do you have to be off your feet after bunion surgery?
Most people who have bunion surgery recover well and can resume their usual activities in six to 12 weeks.
What happens first week after bunion surgery?
Week 1: The most important week: The first week after bunion surgery you should expect to spend most of the time resting with her foot elevated. Especially the first 3-4 days it is critical to keep her foot elevated to decrease swelling and pain.
How long does bunion surgery take?
Your surgeon places stitches and bandages on your toe to help the area heal properly. The whole process can take anywhere from 45 min to 3 hours depending on the severity of the bunion and what needs to be performed to correct it.
How painful is bunion surgery?
Is bunion surgery painful? No, the surgery itself isn't painful. A local anesthetic will be used to numb your foot so you don't feel pain. You will also be given a sedative to help make you more comfortable.
Do they sedate you for bunion surgery?
Most bunion surgeries involve local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. That means your foot will be numb and you will be given medications to relax you during the procedure.
Can you walk immediately after bunion surgery?
Patients can immediately walk in a walking boot and will stay on for two weeks. Patients will transition to sneakers and sandals but heels will not be worn for another four weeks. In a sense, you can add 2 weeks to every 2 inch heels you would want to wear after you have transitioned into sneakers.